Instructor Training

Become a driving instructor

A-DRIVE offers a fully comprehensive start-to-finish to help you start an exciting and highly rewarding career as an Approved Driving INstrutor (ADI). So to become a qualified Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructor, you have to pass the DVSA test, which is in three parts. The parts can be revisited as many times as you need.

So to become a qualified Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA) Approved Driving Instructor, you have to pass the DVSA test, which is in three parts. The parts can be revisited as many times as you need.

Part 1 – driving theory

A-Drive offers unique online support to help you take and pass your theory test. You can arrange the test when you’re ready. Your instructor trainer will give you 2 hours of support for this part. You’ll be tested on road procedure traffic signs and signals, driving test and laws, and instructional techniques.

Part 2 – driving ability

Our senior ADI, Mark Cole, is a Grade A ADI and holds RoSPA’s coveted Gold standard driving award. He also holds an IAM Masters – with a distinction – the highest driving standard awarded to civilians. Practical driving sessions will bring your personal driving ability up to the high level required by the DVSA. Your trainer will prepare you for a 1-hour practical test, and in-car and online support will also help you attain the high standard of competence required. Before you begin your course, our Instructor will assess your driving thoroughly in order to provide a carefully considered appraisal of what’s needed to get you ready.

Part 3 – Instructional ability

In this part of the DVSA test, you’ll demonstrate that you can teach others. During two 30-minute sessions, the examiner acts as a pupil in a role-play situation. For this module, you’ll receive 36 hours of 1-to-1 training with A-DRIVE.

After passing all three parts of the DVSA test, you’ll be awarded a green badge that means you’re a fully qualified instructor.